Laurie has been a member of GFWC since 1987 when she joined St. Andrews Woman’s Club. In her club, she has held the offices of President, Third Vice President (3 times), Secretary and Treasurer, and was voted “Clubwoman of the Year” in 1994. She served as GFWC South Carolina State President 2010-2012. She has served on the GFWC Board of Directors as a member of the GFWC Resolutions Committee 2012-2014, Chairman of Resolutions 2014-2016 and continues to serve as Chairman of Resolutions 2016-2018.

Laurie is married to David, and they have two grown sons. She is a National Board Certified Teacher at CrossRoads Middle School where she teaches computer technology to sixth graders. She holds a B.S. degree in Accounting from the University of South Carolina.